Estimator IV
Estimator IV at DVJ Consulting Engineers — Los Angeles, CA, US
- Company: DVJ Consulting Engineers
- Location: Los Angeles, CA, US
- Posted: 2026-09-29
About this role
Position Description:
- Senior level estimator who specializes in Mechanical, Electrical, and Pluming (MEP) trades to report to PMO Program Controls Manager and Lead Estimator.
- Plan and participate in the preparation of construction cost estimates of buildings or other structures from drawings, outlines, and specifications.
- Prepare estimates per design based on scope and building type.
- Evaluate cost-estimating deliverables prepared by consultants for cost containment, accuracy, uniformity and completeness.
- Prepare fair cost estimates for cost proposals from Contractors for extra work.
- Perform special studies and prepare reports when contractors’ bids vary from the construction cost estimate.
- Conduct construction/project site visits gathering relevant information and determine what information to be used to produce project estimates.
- Conduct material takeoffs and quantity surveys for MEP systems, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components.
- Evaluate pricing documents, historical and vendor cost data for the development of cost estimates and price recommendations.
- Evaluate quotes, bids, change orders, value engineering reports, and claims for accuracy and completeness of estimates.
- Compile and analyze data on all factors that influence costs such as material, labor, equipment and profit.
- Prepare technical evaluations, cost estimating draft report, memos, letters, and present recommendation to management.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and architects to identify value engineering opportunities and cost-savings measures.
- Perform other related estimating duties as assigned.
- Ability to compare cost estimates with contractors’ proposal to identify discrepancies.
- Ability to develop scope of work based on RFI/RFC, answers and estimates the detailed costs of those scopes of work independent of the contractor proposal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to perform basic calculations in Excel.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Ten (10) years minimum of recent professional experience in the preparation of complete cost estimates for type I, II, or III, and V building construction as defined by the State building code including 5 - 7 years of MEP estimating.
- BS/BA Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related degree. Additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
- Expert in theories, principles, and practices of cost estimating and contract pricing.
- Expert in Design Build, Design Bid Build and Job Order Contracting forms of contracting.
- Full knowledge of construction methods for buildings and structures.
- Full knowledge of current local construction labor and material costs.
- Full knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, and industry standards.
- Extensive experience in developing and estimating the scope of work for change orders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Prevailing Wage/Union Labor rates.
- Knowledge and use of NECA and MCAA labor productivity.
- Knowledge and use of RS Means, Accubid, Trimble MEP, or Bluebeam Revu.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and thoroughness.
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills.
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